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file:// links open in non-default browser on Windows. Why?

I set a new default browser and http:// urls open in it by default as they should. But I have some file:// urls and they open in the browser which previously was my default browser. Why do file:// ...
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VLC - Windows 8 / 10 Store Version - How to disable subtitles by default

I'm using the VLC app that is the Windows Store Version. How do I go about disabling Subtitles on playback by default while still allowing the options during playback to select Subtitles?
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Windows 8 Task Manager Settings Reset to Default if Windows is not Shut Down Properly

I liked the windows task manager in windows 8 because of the new features compared to the older versions. I change its settings according to my needs: Always on top Set the update speed to fast (...
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"%1" in the "Open With menu" in Windows 8.1

While trying to choose the program to open some .TGA files, I clicked "Open with" and what I saw was that there is an option "%1", and it's selected by default. What is that? Is it a bug in registry ...
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Windows 7 / 8 stop modal dialogue flash on parent focus

Is there some setting in Windows where I can change the default behavior that causes the border and title of a modal dialogue box to flash like 6 or 7 times when I click on the parent window? Simply ...
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Getting rid / Moving of pre-set folders in the User folder

So we all know how Windows sets up a user folder, with a few default directories. I am very happy to leave some of them (pictures, Videos etc.) but some are just bothersome and/or useless. I realise ...
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Reset behaviour for connected device

When connecting my phone to my computer, the modern UI app for phones (Windows 8) automatically starts. It's probably my fault for checking this option by mistake, but I want to get rid of it. I want ...
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